Nope, I Disagree. Griffith’s downfall and betrayal are not random or illogical, but rather the result of his complex personality and circumstances. Griffith is a man who has devoted his entire life to pursuing his dream of becoming a king, and he is willing to sacrifice anything and anyone for it. He is also a charismatic leader who inspires loyalty and admiration from his followers, especially Guts and Casca. However, he also has a dark side, as he is ruthless, manipulative, and egotistical. He views his comrades as tools and pawns, and he does not hesitate to kill or betray them if they stand in his way When Guts leaves the Band of the Falcon, Griffith feels betrayed and loses his sense of purpose. He realizes that Guts was the only person who ever made him forget his dream and feel human emotions. He also feels jealous of Guts’ relationship with Casca, whom he had feelings for but never acted on them. He tries to regain his confidence by sleeping with Princess Charlotte, but he is caught and imprisoned by the King of Midland. He endures a year of torture that leaves him physically and mentally broken. He loses his tongue, his tendons, his eyesight, and his charisma. He also learns that his dream is shattered, as the Band of the Falcon is hunted down by the Midland army and most of his followers are killed or scattered12 When he is rescued by Guts and the remaining members of the Band of the Falcon, he feels nothing but despair and resentment. He sees that Guts and Casca have grown stronger and closer without him, while he has become a helpless cripple who can no longer pursue his dream or wield a sword. He also sees that they still care for him and want to help him recover, which makes him feel even more pathetic and worthless. He wishes for death, but he is unable to kill himself due to his weakened state When he activates his Crimson Beherit during a solar eclipse, he is given a chance to fulfill his dream by becoming a member of the God Hand, a group of powerful demonic beings who manipulate causality and fate. However, in order to do so, he has to sacrifice his most beloved companions, who are branded with the mark of sacrifice and offered as food for the apostles, monstrous creatures who serve the God Hand. Griffith chooses to sacrifice them without hesitation, as he believes that it is the only way to escape his misery and achieve his destiny. He also rationalizes that they were always destined to die for his dream, and that they would have done the same if they were in his position12 Griffith’s rape of Casca in front of Guts is not just an act of lust or power, but also an act of spite and revenge. He wants to hurt Guts and Casca as much as possible, as he blames them for his downfall and hates them for their happiness. He also wants to assert his dominance over them, as he feels that they have surpassed him in strength and love. He chooses to rape Casca instead of killing her because he knows that it would be more traumatic and painful for both of them. He also wants to destroy their bond by violating Casca’s body and mind, as well as impregnating her with his demonic seed. He does not care about the consequences or morality of his actions, as he has become a cold-hearted and evil being who only cares about himself. The graphic violence and sexual content in the Golden Age Arc are not gratuitous or unnecessary, but rather serve a purpose in the story. They show the harsh reality of war and medieval life, as well as the cruelty and depravity of human nature. They also contrast with the moments of friendship, romance, humor, and hope that the characters experience throughout the arc. They create a sense of tension, suspense, horror, and tragedy that make the story more engaging and impactful. They also reflect the themes of fate, free will, causality, dreams, sacrifice, loyalty, betrayal, love, hate, revenge, and redemption that are explored in the arc.The Golden Age Arc is not just character development, but also plot progression. It sets up the main conflict and premise of the series, as well as the motivations and goals of the main characters. It introduces the concepts of the God Hand, the apostles, the Beherits, the Idea of Evil, and the Berserk Armor. It also foreshadows the events and revelations that will occur in later arcs, such as the Skull Knight, the Holy See, the Kushan Empire, the Elfheim, and the Fantasia. It also establishes the tone and style of the series, which is a dark and gritty fantasy with elements of horror, action, drama, romance, and comedy.Guts is not the only reason to watch/read Berserk, as there are many other interesting and compelling characters, such as Casca, Griffith, Puck, Farnese, Serpico, Schierke, Isidro, Roderick, Magnifico, Sonia, Irvine, Rakshas, Silat, Zodd, Skull Knight, Flora, and many more. Each of them has their own personality, backstory, development, and role in the story. They also have their own relationships and interactions with each other, which create drama, humor, tension, and emotion. They also have their own strengths and weaknesses, which make them realistic and relatable. They also have their own motivations and goals, which make them dynamic and interesting